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16:20 22/04/2015Caroline Cox: We pray that Great Britain and U.S. recognize Armenian GenocideThe Pope Francis’ statement on the Armenian Genocide may encourage the Catholic states to follow this move and recognize the Armenian Genocide, Baroness Caroline Cox told reporters on Wednesday.
13:56 22/04/2015FIDH: European Games - good opportunity to denounce human rights situation in AzerbaijanRepression of Azerbaijani civil society, NGOs and journalists has escalated significantly as the date of the Baku European Games approaches, says the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights...
10:02 22/04/2015Finland: Exhibiting strain of northern independenceFinland has struck a blow for genuine exceptionalism in Europe.
13:05 21/04/2015Los Angeles Times: As centenary of Armenian massacre nears, 'genocide' dispute sharpensBy Carol J. Williams Los Angeles Times The Turkish government on Monday offered condolences to descendants of Armenians killed in 1915, when the Ottoman Empire embarked on a campaign of terror and...
12:39 21/04/2015After 100 years, Turkey should acknowledge Armenian Genocide'Here in Canada, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government recognizes the genocide, and Parliament passed resolutions more than a decade ago condemning it as a crime against humanity.'
09:48 21/04/2015Specter of apartheid in South Africa's violenceOfficially, apartheid in South Africa ended more than 20 years ago. But its continuing legacy is manifested today in structural black poverty.
09:45 20/04/2015Erdogan became best publicist for Armenian Genocide CentennialLong before the start of the Centennial year, Erdogan set the stage by undermining his own credibility and that of his country by making outlandish declarations.
12:34 18/04/2015The Washington Post: Olympic flame must illuminate terrible stain ruling regime is inflicting on AzerbaijanThe second paragraph of the Olympic Charter states: “The goal of Olympism is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of humankind, with a view to promoting a peaceful society...
10:11 18/04/2015Nuclear deal or no nuclear deal? That is the questionHowever grand the US might think itself to be, and however solid the US might think its alliances to be, Washington has yet to win a war.
09:42 18/04/2015CoE Commissioner for Human Rights: Deportation and massacre of Armenians was massive violation of human rightsThe first rule of international human rights might be summarised as “no impunity for perpetrators.”
10:03 17/04/2015Russia, China, Iran: In syncIran is already a founding member of the Chinese-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB); that means financing for an array of New Silk Road-related projects.
14:08 16/04/2015Eurasianet.org: Azerbaijan’s status in Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative downgrades to candidateAzerbaijan’s status in a prominent international transparency organization has been downgraded. Representatives of the group cited Azerbaijani authorities’ ongoing crackdown on individual liberties...
12:17 16/04/2015Why the Armenian genocide holds a lesson for JewsThat’s right: genocide. That’s exactly what Pope Francis said recently — much to the chagrin of the Turkish government, which recalled its ambassador to the Vatican.
09:58 16/04/2015Would King David want Jerusalem cleared of Palestinians?If you don’t want to know anything about the hard life Palestinians are leading in Jerusalem, you won’t find out even if you visit the Holy Land dozens of times.
09:27 15/04/2015Recall of Turkish envoy widely publicized Pope’s affirmation of Armenian GenocideGiven the candidness of Pope Francis, it was not surprising that he clearly acknowledged the Armenian Genocide during the Pontifical Divine Liturgy at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on April 12.
15:32 14/04/2015Pope Francis: Church is a place of ‘openness’ where people should say things with franknessThe Pontiff added that only the Holy Spirit is able to change our attitude, the story of our lives, and to give us courage – just as the Apostles were inspired by Christ’s Resurrection.
12:56 14/04/2015Los Angeles Times: U.S. should call Armenian genocide by its nameOn Sunday, Pope Francis took the audacious step of celebrating a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians.
09:51 14/04/2015‘Pop star’ coverage and British foreign policy will ensure ISIS longevityIn recent days, we've seen further reports of young people being stopped by the authorities, suspected of attempting to carry out terrorist acts. What's really going on?
15:19 13/04/2015Armenian American community lauds pope's recognition of genocide“As far as the Armenian American Community is concerned, the pope has taken a courageous stand despite the threats from the republic of Turkey,” said Glendale Mayor Zareh Sinanyan.
14:00 13/04/2015Foreign journalists to be censored by Azerbaijan during European GamesJournalists visiting Baku for the inaugural European Games in June face being either barred or kicked out if they write anything critical about Azerbaijan, writes British sport expert Keir Radnedge...